Clinical Reasoning: A 49-Year-Old Man With Meningoencephalitis and Persistent Altered Mental Status

Pari Thenmozhi Hariswar1, Gopalakrishnamani Mahathi1, Thyagaraju Praveenkumar1

  • 1Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India; and.

Neurology
|March 2, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Persistent altered mental status in meningoencephalitis is challenging. This case underscores the need for thorough evaluation, including imaging and autopsy, to diagnose and manage complex neurological conditions effectively.